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More than 50 people rescued from Channel, says French coastguard

The perilous Channel crossing continues to claim lives, with several fatalities reported amidst active rescue operations.

Nine boats carrying 572 people intercepted while crossing Channel

The UK government is intensifying efforts to tackle people smuggling across the Channel amid rising deaths and human trafficking concerns.

Four people die in attempt to cross English Channel from France

French coastguard rescued 63 people trying to sail to Britain, with four deaths. UK changes policy to dissuade migrants crossing dangerous waters.

More than 50 people rescued from Channel, says French coastguard

The perilous Channel crossing continues to claim lives, with several fatalities reported amidst active rescue operations.

Nine boats carrying 572 people intercepted while crossing Channel

The UK government is intensifying efforts to tackle people smuggling across the Channel amid rising deaths and human trafficking concerns.

Four people die in attempt to cross English Channel from France

French coastguard rescued 63 people trying to sail to Britain, with four deaths. UK changes policy to dissuade migrants crossing dangerous waters.
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#migrants

973 migrants cross Channel into UK on same day 4 die

Record number of 973 migrants crossed the Channel in a single day amid tragic drownings, highlighting the dangers of desperate crossings.
Migration through the Channel remains a pressing issue for the U.K. government, amid rising fatalities and calls to combat smuggler gangs.

Two people die in small boat Channel crossings as more than 700 make journey

Two people died trying to cross the Channel, highlighting the risks migrants face. Data shows a rise in arrivals, with 703 people reaching the UK in one day.

Contract advertised to manage Kent migrant centres

The UK government is focused on improving the infrastructure for migrant arrivals while anticipating a decrease in numbers through policy measures.

More than 500 migrants arrive in Kent small boats

514 migrants arrived in 10 boats from France, the highest daily total in 2021.
2021's Channel crossings reached 4,043 people, surpassing last year's total for the same time period.

973 migrants cross Channel into UK on same day 4 die

Record number of 973 migrants crossed the Channel in a single day amid tragic drownings, highlighting the dangers of desperate crossings.
Migration through the Channel remains a pressing issue for the U.K. government, amid rising fatalities and calls to combat smuggler gangs.

Two people die in small boat Channel crossings as more than 700 make journey

Two people died trying to cross the Channel, highlighting the risks migrants face. Data shows a rise in arrivals, with 703 people reaching the UK in one day.

Contract advertised to manage Kent migrant centres

The UK government is focused on improving the infrastructure for migrant arrivals while anticipating a decrease in numbers through policy measures.

More than 500 migrants arrive in Kent small boats

514 migrants arrived in 10 boats from France, the highest daily total in 2021.
2021's Channel crossings reached 4,043 people, surpassing last year's total for the same time period.
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#migrant-crisis

Several dead in attempt to cross Channel, say French authorities

The ongoing migrant crisis across the Channel results in tragic loss of life and highlights the inadequacy of prevailing deterrence strategies employed by France and the UK.

Eight migrants' killed while trying to cross England Channel

Eight migrants died in a Channel crossing, bringing attention to the ongoing refugee crisis and dangers of such journeys.
The increase in migration-related fatalities underscores the need for improved safety measures and international cooperation.

It's a human disaster': the French seaside towns on the frontline of small-boat tragedy

Local fishing crews responded to a tragic drowning incident involving a small dinghy carrying migrants, highlighting the dangers of unsafe crossings in the English Channel.

Sunak pledge to stop the boats' in tatters as channel crossings top 5,000 this year

Rishi Sunak's pledge to stop the boats faces challenges as record number of migrants cross the Channel.
Shadow immigration minister criticizes the Conservative government for overseeing dangerous Channel crossings and urges action.

Several dead in attempt to cross Channel, say French authorities

The ongoing migrant crisis across the Channel results in tragic loss of life and highlights the inadequacy of prevailing deterrence strategies employed by France and the UK.

Eight migrants' killed while trying to cross England Channel

Eight migrants died in a Channel crossing, bringing attention to the ongoing refugee crisis and dangers of such journeys.
The increase in migration-related fatalities underscores the need for improved safety measures and international cooperation.

It's a human disaster': the French seaside towns on the frontline of small-boat tragedy

Local fishing crews responded to a tragic drowning incident involving a small dinghy carrying migrants, highlighting the dangers of unsafe crossings in the English Channel.

Sunak pledge to stop the boats' in tatters as channel crossings top 5,000 this year

Rishi Sunak's pledge to stop the boats faces challenges as record number of migrants cross the Channel.
Shadow immigration minister criticizes the Conservative government for overseeing dangerous Channel crossings and urges action.
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#uk-government

Protesters pay tribute to 12 people who died in Channel

Opening legal safe routes for refugees is essential to address the humanitarian crisis in the English Channel.

Yvette Cooper to chair summit on tackling Channel smuggling gangs

The UK is intensifying efforts to combat criminal gangs smuggling people across the Channel, with a summit led by Yvette Cooper.

Protesters pay tribute to 12 people who died in Channel

Opening legal safe routes for refugees is essential to address the humanitarian crisis in the English Channel.

Yvette Cooper to chair summit on tackling Channel smuggling gangs

The UK is intensifying efforts to combat criminal gangs smuggling people across the Channel, with a summit led by Yvette Cooper.
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#home-office

Small boat arrivals fell by a third in Rishi Sunak's last year of power

Migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats fell significantly, increasing pressure on Labour to sustain reductions.

Home Office signs tech and data sharing deal with Frontex | Computer Weekly

Enhanced border security through data sharing with Frontex
Focus on collaboration for improved intelligence and technology use

More than 500 migrants arrive in small boats

More than 500 people arrived in Dover on small boats, the highest daily total this year.
Total Channel crossings in 2022 reached 4,043, surpassing last year's figures.

Small boat arrivals fell by a third in Rishi Sunak's last year of power

Migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats fell significantly, increasing pressure on Labour to sustain reductions.

Home Office signs tech and data sharing deal with Frontex | Computer Weekly

Enhanced border security through data sharing with Frontex
Focus on collaboration for improved intelligence and technology use

More than 500 migrants arrive in small boats

More than 500 people arrived in Dover on small boats, the highest daily total this year.
Total Channel crossings in 2022 reached 4,043, surpassing last year's figures.
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French police forcing migrants into Channel crossings in record number

Migrants are pushed to attempt channel crossings due to aggressive actions by French police funded by Britain, facing destruction of camps and increased risks of dangerous journeys.
#rishi-sunak

Watch live as Sunak makes statement on UK response to Iran-Israel attack

Iran's attack on Israel discussed in UK Parliament

Rishi Sunak denies ignoring voter concerns over RAF base use as asylum accommodation

Rishi Sunak addresses concerns of Lincolnshire locals regarding RAF Scampton accommodation for asylum seekers.
Rishi Sunak focuses on preventing boats from arriving to solve asylum seeker issue.

Watch live as Sunak makes statement on UK response to Iran-Israel attack

Iran's attack on Israel discussed in UK Parliament

Rishi Sunak denies ignoring voter concerns over RAF base use as asylum accommodation

Rishi Sunak addresses concerns of Lincolnshire locals regarding RAF Scampton accommodation for asylum seekers.
Rishi Sunak focuses on preventing boats from arriving to solve asylum seeker issue.
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#illegal-migration

Cleverly hails impressive' French efforts on illegal migration

The home secretary of the UK, James Cleverly, met with his French counterpart to discuss illegal migration and build closer ties.
The influx of migrants crossing the Channel to reach the UK has reached over 1,000 this year.

Cleverly hails 'impressive' French efforts on illegal migration at Paris meeting

UK and France are working together to tackle Channel crossings
More than 1,000 migrants have arrived in the UK this year after crossing the Channel

Cleverly hails impressive' French efforts on illegal migration

The home secretary of the UK, James Cleverly, met with his French counterpart to discuss illegal migration and build closer ties.
The influx of migrants crossing the Channel to reach the UK has reached over 1,000 this year.

Cleverly hails 'impressive' French efforts on illegal migration at Paris meeting

UK and France are working together to tackle Channel crossings
More than 1,000 migrants have arrived in the UK this year after crossing the Channel
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Moment human smuggler who took cash for small boat crossings arrested

Human smuggler in east London found guilty of money laundering and facilitating illegal immigration.
He ran an unregistered money services business and acted as a middleman for criminal networks involved in Channel crossings.

Rwanda plan not the be all and end all', says James Cleverly

The UK Home Secretary has stated that the Rwanda asylum plan is not the only solution to tackle illegal migration.
The Home Secretary emphasized the importance of focusing on the mission to stop boat arrivals, rather than fixating on specific methods.
There are reservations about leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) as a solution to ending Channel crossings.
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